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Newspaper
Canberra Times
Location
Canberra, Australian Capital Territory, Australia
Date
Jun 13, 1936
Page
4
A brief local item notes a reported event on Queanbeyan Meruuck Road near Dunas with unidentified parties and sparse detail. The fragmentary text hints at a notification or alert affecting nearby residents and authorities.
A weather bulletin notes temperatures and conditions with scattered figures. Readings include a 47 degree daytime value and 42.0 degrees minimum in clear or cloudy periods. Wind is described as light to moderate with variation through the day.
Generally cloudy with showers and cold southerly winds sweeping Canberra. Highlands may see snow and hail along with occasional strong gusts as a wintry front passes.
The Canberra Times discusses opposition by trading banks to an open market for Australian Treasuries, arguing it would not yield net gains and could fuel inflation via borrowings. It notes funded debt reductions and sinking funds as inflation control, contrasting with currency inflation elsewhere and stressing confidence inflation as the only viable path.
Queen Butode of Tonga accompanied by Prince Tubble and Princem Oncin held a public ceremony today. Gover Silate announced a heart operation for Kindergo.
Readings include St John and St Paul churches with Holy Communion Holy Eucharist Evensong and sermons. Preachers include Archdeacon Roveristin and Rev. George Cranston BD at Forrest and Centra Forrest. Sunday School Kindergarten and youth services noted with times across Forrest Braddon and surrounding parishes.
The Most Reverend Archbishop Le Fanu of Perth, Primate of the Church of Australia, visits Canberra over the weekend. He will lead the 9 am Sunday Communion and preach at the Choral Chapel at 1 pm, meet school councils, and dedicate trees as memorials at each school. A memorial gift at Canberra House will be presented, with Archdeacon Roberts preaching at St. Julia’s Church Sunday evening. Gifts of clothing for distribution will be welcomed, and Sunday is observed worldwide as a day of prayer for students. The morning service at St. John’s will be led by Students’ Christian Movement members.
Police inquiry in Melbourne details a Royal Commission session about Superintendent Brophy's shooting. Witnesses including Mrs Madeline Orr and Mrs Phillipy describe the night, the car ambush, and Maher's role, with doctors and officers called to St Vincent's Hospital.
A 77 year overview recounts the Anglican Church of Australia mission work since 1850, noting growth from early hostility to a widespread evangelical effort. It highlights overseas Bible canons, missionary agency activity, and the expansion of Christian schooling as a pivotal period toward 200,000 adherents and a completed New Testament canon.
A.C. Prize Mong increased for spring events AYONEY reports higher prize pools surpassing last year with an extra £400 for the main meeting and additions for minor events. The committee also disqualified several figures amid a broad review. notes mention global religious and social commentary interwoven with the event coverage.
In a day of racing at Waterloo Cup events, several horses and riders posted results. The card lists participants including Gay Huta son, Resuits, and Wal Hingly, with varied finishes. Additional names such as Cuno Kilwards and Rev. C. ty Kimi appear among event attendees.
An unclear report details the death of a footballer in a mine explosion. The text mentions Horace and Abbott figures and a distance walked to call for assistance, with several garbled names and phrases obscuring concrete facts.
A Methodist church social honors organist Mina Feld of Reid Methodist with an inscribed gift after a Thursday event in the Reid Sunday School Hall. Rev RG Arthur led talks and thanked speakers as church members praised the organist and long service to the church and community. Evening sermon at Hawtacti Central at 7:15 by Rev Carnur themed Why Go To Church.
The Right Rev CE Turnbull moderator of the N.S.W. General Assembly will travel through Bavaria from June 8 to 30 for duty visits. During that period Rev George Crank ton aged 52 a Senior Chaplain to the Naval and Military Forces will serve parochial duties in Canberra and reside at St Andrew's Manse.
Fragmentary report details a fatal incident at Station Power Yard involving William Allied. Witness statements are inconsistent with varying names and locations. Officials describe medical examinations and investigations, with testimonies about a spine injury and a government medical authority involved.
A 12 month old baby of Mr and Mrs George of Causeway Canberra suffered serious scalds to the face and back when hot milk spilled on the child while at the Hop Inn Causeway. Medical staff report the infant is in a critical condition with facial and scalp burns.
A courtroom in Sydney acquits a student of manslaughter after a jury trial relating to a fatal incident involving a vehicle. The defense contends the death was unintentional amid unclear the facts, while prosecutors argued negligence. The verdict ends a turbulent case centering on Connae Chee Walle.
A touring department opens four miles south of Maroon Heen along Prince's Way, featuring Maga tesenishipy site and Heynanne'n Eau. Fridges work progress near Wadartutinn, twelve miles east of Braga River, with limited readable details.
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